Formed near Dublin in 2016, modernlove. is made up of Barry Lally (vocalist/guitarist), Graham Fagan (guitar), Daniel Rooney (bass) and Cian McCluskey (drums).
The bands versatility sees them raise through topics of small-town turmoil, coming-of-age, big nights and young love. Giving their fans a soundtrack for their lives. modernlove. continues with their sold-out debut UK tour this November.
'Take Me Far Away' sees modernlove. venture into their indie-punk propensities. Scaling the song up for arena shows, it showcases their relatable narratives with angst towards small-town thinking and the view of bigger opportunities in the 'city'. The single was produced and mixed by Tom Leach (Lewis Capaldi).
Talking on the single, modernlove. explain;
"The name of the song is sort of a dead giveaway for its subject matter. It’s about dealing with mental health struggles while also being stuck in the repetitive monotony of small-town life. It’s a feeling I think everyone can relate to especially after covid. Every aspect of the song is just us venting our frustrations from the lyrical content to the aggressive distortion of the guitar and bass. Hopefully people can take some comfort in knowing that they are not alone in feeling trapped in their own heads and there are always ways to feel better and escape.”
Accompanying 'Take Me Far Away', the music video matches their infectious energy.
(It was produced by the band’s regular visual collaborators Greasy Waffle FIlms.)
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September 2022
Taking their punk-rock twist to a 2000's classic from Britney Spears, Boy Bleach cover 'Toxic'. Having already built a growing name for themselves, Boy Bleach may well be the next big thing. With plenty of unique perspectives, emotion and icon behaviour in their previous releases, 'Toxic' is a gift from Boy Bleach to fans.
Speaking on this track, Boy Bleach say:
“We f******g love Britney. She’s an icon to us, very few people have impacted the world of
music the way she did. We wanted to pay our respects & ‘Toxic’ is one of those tracks that
stands firm no matter where the times take us. We’d been messing about with it for a
minute, went on tour and just winged it. The response was insane so we thought - f**k it
let’s get it recorded. It was that or ‘Everytime’ and I’m not sure we could’ve pulled that off."
This year has been a year of continuous growth, with Boy Bleach playing two sold-out headline shows at the notorious Camden Assembly this month. Early releases saw them support YUNGBLUD on his EU tour and Only The Poets.
In the summer Boy Bleach bagged a slot at this years Reading & Leeds Festival and are soon to take on Neighbourhood festival and Live At Leeds Festival before the end of the year.
Check out our review of their previous single 'Dance No More' here.
September 2022
Raised in a suburb in Oslo, Norwegian-Serbian Maggie releases her latest single ‘Circles’ on September 30th. It’s clear to see why she’s been called one of the most notable new singer-songwriter talents, garnering praise and support from local and international radio and media.
Maggie’s newest song, ‘Circles’ is laid on an emotional landscape, where Maggie sings about the feeling of being captivated by someone and being in love with that feeling. Themes of hope and love ring throughout the song, and Maggie’s stunning vocals pepper the song with sweetness, demonstrating all of her musical abilities all at once, yet still leaving us wanting more from her!
In an insight into the creation of ‘Circles’, Maggie said:
"Circles is about that good feeling you get when you’re captivated by someone. You‘re trying
to hold on to that feeling because you really don't want it to go away. Circles was written and
produced in my bedroom during lockdown last year and I wanted to show a softer side of
myself. I wanted to create a warm atmosphere and bring out a mood that draws the listener
closer.”
The single is paired with Maggie’s debut music video, which premiered with Wonderland Magazine, who have described her sound as “sensational, electronic-imbued alt pop”.
Maggie’s interest and love for music stemmed in childhood, while her tastes were under the influence of her musician father, who’s love for the classics such as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Prince began what would turn into a successful passion for Maggie. While completing her musical education Maggie enhanced her song writing skills, as well as perfecting her vocals and production. This developed as one of Maggie’s mentors signed on as her manager after her talent presented itself. Serving as a platform for Maggie’s producing skills to grow, she was able to overcome doubts and go from strength to strength as an artist.
Speaking on her journey, Maggie said:
“I was surrounded by men. You know, 90% of the people I work with are men. And it’s not that they’re not good, but I realized I was limiting myself and not feeling fulfilled. So then I was like, ‘Fuck it’” she says. “I just threw my fear out the window and started producing, writing and recording all on my own…I started from nothing and I’m doing it by myself. I want people to take inspiration from that” she says. “They too can find their independence. It took me a long time to get to the stage I am at now, but I needed those years of experience. It has made my music what it is today and so much stronger”
September 2022
